SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB173
SBININBB173 belongs to State Bank of India in Kanpur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 173 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Overseas Branch |
| City | Kanpur |
| Country | India |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 173 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code SBININBB173?
SBININBB173 identifies Overseas Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Kanpur, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBININBB173 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 173 identifies the branch Overseas Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB173, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.